Poonam Pandey's official Instagram account delivered a shocking announcement on Friday, disclosing news about her demise. The confirmation of her passing has been substantiated by her manager, adding a somber note to the unexpected turn of events.

The actor-model, Poonam Pandey, passed away on Thursday night at the age of 32. A post shared on her official Instagram account cited the cause of death as cervical cancer, prompting a wave of disbelief and speculation among her followers. To dispel any doubts, Poonam's team reiterated the unfortunate news in an interview with News18, with her manager, Parul Chawla, also confirming the model's demise to ANI.

The Instagram post, adorned with folded hands and a heart emoji, conveyed the melancholic message, "This morning is a tough one for us. Deeply saddened to inform you that we have lost our beloved Poonam to cervical cancer. Every living form that ever came in contact with her was met with pure love and kindness. In this time of grief, we would request for privacy while we remember her fondly for all that we shared." This heartfelt sentiment was echoed by her team in their confirmation to News18, stating, “She passed away last night.”

Poonam Pandey, who had made an appearance on the reality show Lock Upp season 1 in 2022, hosted by Kangana Ranaut, had posted her last update on Instagram just three days ago from a party in Goa. The unexpected news sparked reactions from fans, some expressing disbelief, while others questioned the authenticity of the post, considering it might be a potential hoax or a promotion for an upcoming project. The sudden loss has left her admirers in shock, mourning the untimely departure of the vibrant personality. Condolences are pouring in from all quarters and movie lovers are unable to believe the news even now.

Poonam Pandey debuted in Bollywood with the film Nasha in 2013 and even starred in Telugu film Malini & Co.She was last in The Journey of Karma and participated in the reality show The Lock Upp and reached the semifinals.